Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Benrinnes
£399
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 57% |
| Age | 21 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £399 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £399.
For beginners: Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £383.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£383.95 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)